The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Sound and Events Technician to join our creative and performing arts department.

The successful candidate will work alongside our Arts and Events Technician to share the workload in this busy role and to strengthen the creative and performing arts team. The technicians are responsible for all technical aspects (audio, visual and presentational) for curricular and co-curricular events and performances as required by the school. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a thriving school and contribute to the significant amount of shows, concerts and events organised in the busy school calendar, alongside day to day support for teaching departments, information evenings, assemblies and exams.

You will be responsible for providing technical support for classes in music and drama; supporting with staging construction, conducting recordings (audio and visual) and organising a student technical team.

Hours of work: The hours of work required are 21 hours per week, typically 10.00 am to 5.30 pm, excluding a 30 minute unpaid lunch break each day, 3 days per week (actual days to be agreed with line manager), however there are requirements for the post holder to work flexibly during busy periods when events are on, which will involve working evenings and occasionally on a weekend. (This contract is therefore based on a typical 21 hours per week, term time, plus 20 days / 140 hours to be worked flexibly as additional hours through term time / during school holidays / INSET as agreed). Total 875 hours per annum.

Full details of the post are shown in the job description and person specification on the school’s website www.gsal.org.uk . Application is by completion of the online GSAL application form.

Closing date: 9.00 am on Monday 21 January 2019

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 30 January 2019

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.